About the Author

Melissa Purtee

Hi! I’m Melissa Purtee and I teach visual art at Apex High School outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. I’m passionate about student choice, supporting diversity and creating pathways for authentic self-expression. I’m also the author of The Open Art Room, which is all about incorporating Choice in the secondary classroom. Read more of my writing on my blog, Thoughts on Arting.

 

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Curriculum Approaches

Redefining Success in Visual Art

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

18 Incredible Contemporary Artists Your Students Will Love

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Professional Practice

15 Memes Only Art Teachers Will Understand

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

Engage Your Students From Day One With an Art History Remix

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Assessment Design

A Simple Way to Minimize Grading and Increase Engagement

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

The Essential Framework for Teaching Creativity

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
Creativity

The Surprising Reason Why Play Is the Ultimate Teaching Tool

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
Connections

How to Deal With the Idea of Appropriation in the Art Room

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Professional Practice

What’s on Your Art Teacher Bucket List?

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Creativity

Why We Have to Let Our Students Struggle

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

3 Amazing Women From Art History You Need to Know

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Engagement

Is Technology in the Art Room Always a Good Thing?

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